Gluten-Free Café au Lait Cake

Health score
1%
Gluten-Free Café au Lait Cake
210 min.
10
437kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Gluten-Free Café au Lait Cake, a delightful dessert that will impress your family and friends. This cake is perfect for coffee lovers, combining the bold taste of espresso with the moist, chocolatey goodness of a devil's food cake. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to be a showstopper.

What makes this recipe truly special is its gluten-free nature, allowing everyone to enjoy a slice without worry. The cake is easy to prepare, taking just a little over three hours from start to finish, including cooling time. With a simple mix of ingredients, you can create a dessert that not only looks stunning but also tastes divine.

The layers of fluffy whipped topping and rich chocolate frosting create a perfect balance of flavors and textures, while the optional chocolate-covered espresso beans add a delightful crunch. This cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience that brings the comforting café vibes right to your kitchen.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a cake that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its luscious layers and coffee-infused goodness, the Gluten-Free Café au Lait Cake is a must-try for any dessert lover!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon espresso powder instant
  • cup water 
  • 15 oz duncan hines devil's food cake gluten free
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons espresso powder instant
  • tablespoon cool whip 
  • 12 oz chocolate frosting 
  • 1.5 cups cool whip frozen thawed
  • serving espresso grounds 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8-inch or 9-inch round pan with shortening.
  2. Dissolve 1 tablespoon coffee in 1 cup water. In large bowl, beat coffee mixture, cake mix, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl constantly.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 8-inch or 9-inch pan 43 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee in 1 tablespoon cool water. Stir 2 teaspoons of the coffee mixture into frosting. In medium bowl, mix whipped topping and remaining coffee mixture; gently stir in 1/4 cup of the frosting mixture.
  6. Cut cake in half horizontally.
  7. Place 1 cake layer, cut side up, on serving plate.
  8. Spread with half of the whipped topping mixture (about 3/4 cup) to within 1/4 inch of edge.
  9. Place other cake layer, cut side down, on top. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Pipe remaining whipped topping mixture around top of cake. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
  10. Garnish top of cake with espresso beans. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories437kcal
Protein4.44%
Fat46.54%
Carbs49.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.351304344509%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:437.23kcal
21.86%
Fat:23.67g
36.42%
Saturated Fat:9.85g
61.58%
Carbohydrates:56.1g
18.7%
Net Carbohydrates:54.73g
19.9%
Sugar:37.84g
42.05%
Cholesterol:75.38mg
25.13%
Sodium:514.69mg
22.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:27.55mg
9.18%
Protein:5.08g
10.16%
Phosphorus:180.63mg
18.06%
Iron:2.66mg
14.8%
Selenium:10.15µg
14.5%
Copper:0.25mg
12.73%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.42%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.61%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.43%
Calcium:90.96mg
9.1%
Folate:35.24µg
8.81%
Magnesium:32.48mg
8.12%
Potassium:265.48mg
7.59%
Vitamin A:377.01IU
7.54%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.66%
Fiber:1.37g
5.49%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.17%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.9%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.4%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.83%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.78%
Vitamin K:2.5µg
2.38%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%